@_@ That is quite the list. Just how much cash do you expect to spend this window? £200 million+?
Name four players you think we'll buy in the summer
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@_@ That is quite the list. Just how much cash do you expect to spend this window? £200 million+?
I agree about us needing a winger more than a number 10.
We have several players that are best suited to being a number 10, and a serious lack of good wingers.
A good right winger with Martial on the side and a quick striker would let us play on the counter attack.
See I'm not convinced we will go for a CM to be completely honest. I think we desperately need one but I have the nagging feeling we won't, and concentrate efforts elsewhere. I think Carrick could end up staying another year in truth, and I think Fellaini will end up staying too. Jose seems to trust him and he does what the manager wants on the pitch so I wouldn't be surprised to see him stay. Add Herrera to the mix and Pogba too and I can't see the club going for another one. I suppose they could go for Fabinho and ask him to play centrally but I'm not convinced.
The four I selected are ones I think we will sign, but 4 I would really like us to go for are:
Griezmann - For obvious reasons, looks a real player and will provide the goals we sorely need.
Semedo - From what I have seen of him he can be a great addition.
Bernardo Silva - Love watching him play, against City took them apart at times and has the craft mixed with real pace. My muppet signing.
Bakayoko - Look's like he could be a really good central midfielder and a Jose type player, really strong and broad and has an eye for goal.
I would love us to go for Weigl too but unrealistic I think, and personally I'm really looking forward to us getting Andreas Pereira back from his loan. I've been so impressed with him when I've watched him and getting him back into the squad properly next season would be like a new signing.
I appreciate I am probably dreaming a bit here
but that's who I would really want us going for, but unfortunately I can see us going a different direction. May have rambled a bit there, apologies.
We need more than 4. If we sign 3-4 I expect us to be struggling to make top 4 again next season regardless of who those 4 are - way too many holes and weaknesses in this team/squad.
- New RB to rotate with Valencia.
- New LB if Shaw is sold and probably even if he stays.
- New CB who is a born leader and fixture in the 11.
- Carrick replacement.
- Another CM for depth, potential starter. Enough of Fellaini please.
- A winger.
- A striker.
-Potentially a new GK.
We're in for a tricky summer.
- New RB to rotate with Valencia.
- New LB if Shaw is sold and probably even if he stays.
- New CB who is a born leader and fixture in the 11.
- Carrick replacement.
- Another CM for depth, potential starter. Enough of Fellaini please.
- A winger.
- A striker.
-Potentially a new GK.
We're in for a tricky summer.
Semedo
New left back
M.Keane
Fabinho
Griezmann
New winger
Icardi
New left back
M.Keane
Fabinho
Griezmann
New winger
Icardi
I'd wet myself if we got these 4 plus Bonnuci. All out problems resolved in my opinion.
It's a ridiculous reaction to the last two results. Swapping one of our current attackers for a proven finisher in the Griezmann mould would have us several points better off. Our inability to finish great chances is clouding people's judgment and causing people to believe that a) we aren't creating many chances; and b) that we're conceding too frequently.
In the Premier League the reality (which is obvious if you watch us play without the bias of frustration at results) is:
- We have the third best defensive record in the League (to Spurs/Chelsea)
- We have the second best chance creation in the League (to Liverpool)
- We have the second most shots taken stat (to Spurs)
I expect something the Summer to look something like:
Goal scoring attacker - Griezmann / Sanchez
Midfielder - Fabinho / Bakayoko
Defender - Van Dijk
That would be a great Summer in my view. Not enough turnover of players to require a further transition period, but an attacker that will put chances away; a midfielder who will replace Carrick; and a defender as I believe Mourinho will want a more reliable CB.
Figure RW, LB, DM, & CB, but I think instead of the CB, we're getting Griezmann. Maybe he could fit into the RW slot, until Ibra retires? But then I'm tired of converted forwards on our wings. Need a proper RW, as I figure Martial or Rashford will be on the left for a bit.
Fabinho seems nailed on for DM. I'd be a bit disappointed with less, although Ndidi would be a good punt.
Wouldn't mind Varane, but don't think RM can let him go, so maybe Van Dijk? Keane? Marquinhos?
Mendy for LB, but I doubt Monaco sells us both him & Fabinho.
Not sure who are the candidates for RW, as it seems to be the lowest priority for us fans. Mahrez would be cheeky, but I don't think he fits Jose's profile.
Fabinho seems nailed on for DM. I'd be a bit disappointed with less, although Ndidi would be a good punt.
Wouldn't mind Varane, but don't think RM can let him go, so maybe Van Dijk? Keane? Marquinhos?
Mendy for LB, but I doubt Monaco sells us both him & Fabinho.
Not sure who are the candidates for RW, as it seems to be the lowest priority for us fans. Mahrez would be cheeky, but I don't think he fits Jose's profile.
Come to think of it, mind as well go for the Monaco trifecta - Fabinho, Mendy, & Silva. I'd be more than happy to stop at that, even forgoing another CB as long as Jose can a bit more voodoo on Jones & Smalling to avoid injuries. Note that their current injuries were not under his watch.
Would love to see something like this next season. I don't think we'll be signing Greizmann, Belotti or Mbappe so these look like realistic enough signings. Everyone's gonna be after Fabinho though so not sure we'll get him. Giminez is probably a more likely option in defense than M.Keane too.
------------------De Gea------------
Valencia----Bailly---M.Keane----Tierney
----Herrera-----Fabinho----Pogba----
Mkhitaryan------Lukaku--------James Rodriguez
------------------De Gea------------
Valencia----Bailly---M.Keane----Tierney
----Herrera-----Fabinho----Pogba----
Mkhitaryan------Lukaku--------James Rodriguez
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Oblak
Icardi
Tierney
Saul Niguez
Icardi
Tierney
Saul Niguez
With Champions League:
Greizmann
Makayoko
Alexis Sanchez
Mendy
Without Champions League:
Tielmans
Javier Hernandez
Van Djik
Lindelöf
Greizmann
Makayoko
Alexis Sanchez
Mendy
Without Champions League:
Tielmans
Javier Hernandez
Van Djik
Lindelöf
Is wanted by Chelsea and City supposedly, so why would he chose us? If that is the best signings we can make then we won't be seeing the CL for a long time.
Wouldn't mind buying back M Keane.
Griezmann and B.Silva a must.
Rabiot/Keita and Romeu/Fabinho for CM.
Tierney and Semedo.
Griezmann and B.Silva a must.
Rabiot/Keita and Romeu/Fabinho for CM.
Tierney and Semedo.
If it ends up being a race to sign him then we'll probably be out of it considering we most likely won't be able to offer Champions League football.
With the almost random rumours coming out about the players we're reportedly interested in signing, I think the big targets we've identified could have said "if you qualify for Champions League, we're interested". It doesn't make sense to be sounding out Greizmann and then start talking about Hernandez. I think we're going to struggle to bring in the calibre of players we want to next year and if we don't qualify again, will Dea Gea and the likes of Pogba stick around for another season? We could find ourself in a very difficult situation soon if we don't get our signing's right this summer. The transfer market is much more competitive now.
Spurs sent our chief scout to watch him yesterday, apparently.
Tielemans is going to Monaco and he's not ready for United or any side with PL title ambitions or CL ambition.
I think we'll sign Pepe, Fabinho, Griezmann and Mbappe. Large expenditure and all but I think we'll bring a lot in and spend big this summer.
He'd add zest on the right side of our attack, and help us move into dangerous positions more quickly.
But you have more chance of getting him right now the way things are going.
+1
experience at the back while we wait to see who becomes the main cb pairing under Jose and who has to go. DM sorted and more importantly goals, more goals.
Centre back
Left back
Central midfielder
Match-winning attacking player
Left back
Central midfielder
Match-winning attacking player
This would solve our issue of experience at the back and our goals issue. Good post. It'd probably cost something around £170m but with sales we could see that net drop. Which isn't exactly entirely out of the question. Considering we spent £150m last summer.
Im hoping we don't sign Griezmann. Don't take me wrong, he's a great player. However, considering how many positions need to be strengthened we cant afford some 80m on just 1 player
I'd agree with the first three but I wouldn't be advising Mbappe or any kid for that matter to entrust his career with Mourinho. I dont think he has the necessary patience needed with nurturing kids.
Pepe publicly criticised Mourinho after his Real stint. We can rule that one out.
Great post.
Good post but I think we will (or should) get 2 attackers instead of just the 1.
If Ibrahimovic goes, then definately! However, if Martial/Rashford recover their form I would probably prefer there wasn't another name in their way (unless it was the kid from Monaco). Miki and Mata are creative, goal scoring attacking players (at their best). The three listed would for me make us title contenders. Personally, I'd also prioritize someone with consistently excellent delivery under pressure. Even if the rest of their game is only good enough for the bench, they could be a great asset in the last 10 minutes.
I've been a supporter of Martial but he just hasn't done very well when given the opportunity. His progress has stalled. I mean the game against Anderlecht was one to judge his season so far. Rashford may have not scored but he did exactly what he was supposed to which was run at defenders and cause havoc when attacking and track back and defend when needed which was very evident in Rashford's game. On the other hand, Martial comes on with 25 min of the game to go and he barely attacks or causes any trouble to the back four of Anderlecht baring in mind that Martial hasn't played much and he was coming in and facing the tired legs of the opposition. There was no tracking back on his part. I think with that kind of attitude, you don't have much of an OT future. He's young... He's playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world. He should be giving his 100% which is not depicted by his performances on the pitch. He can't lead the line. He can't defend much. He hasn't scored many goals when given the opportunity and he losses possession.
For that very reason,
I would like to see the following gone:
1. Martial (Mediocre mentality, Has all the attributes to be a world beater but is mentally very weak. He's gone down the picking order when it comes to playing for France as well. Probably taking away the No. 9 from him has dented his confidence but that's no reason for the poor performances)
2. Smalling (Just like the name, he hasn't had many big games in defense for United this season and honestly doesn't deserve to wear the Captain's armband. Not much of a motivation on or off the pitch. His performances haven't been really poor)
3. Jones (Mr. Hargreaves II would be giving Jones a compliment because when Hargreaves actually played, he was a great player. Jones like his career has been all over the place. He's too injury prone and goes missing in the crucial matches)
4. Fellaini (He's done okay this season but he's too mediocre. And we need to get rid of mediocrity. Otherwise we're going to remain competing for 4 or 5 or 6th position and remain a Europa competing team)
5. Darmian (He was brought in to replace Valencia and was moved to LB since he wasn't that great. I think Luke Shaw will come good and fulfill his potential which means that I don't see him being first choice for LB as well. He's good in patches and honestly, we could have a better alternative)
People I would like to see be brought in to better the team
1. Griezmann (There's a huge question mark whether he would be able to do well here especially in the position that Mourinho would like him to play. He scores plenty of goals and I think he could be the missing piece of the jigsaw in attack. I would play him in the front interchanging trio of a 4-3-3 formation to get the better out of Pogba. Assuming Zlatan stays, Griezmann - Zlatan - Mkhikitaryan would be a devastating attacking trio with goals in them. Rashford could be a backup for Zlatan and Griezmann when need be.
2. Lukaku/ Icardi/ Andre Silva/ Belotti (All of them are pretty capable strikers although Lukaku is the only one that's PL proven, so I would rate that a little higher up but I would be happy to have either of them provided Zlatan leaves this summer. Apart from Zlatan, we don't really have a striker that could lead the line. Rashford maybe someone who could do the job in future. Rooney has been poor, slow and injured for majority of the season, so he cannot be relied upon to lead the line as well.)
3. Fabinho/ Bakayoko (This one is really tricky because we need a player that could relieve Pogba of his defensive responsibilities and play further up the pitch and show his magic. I'm not sure which of the two would complement Herrera and Pogba, probably someone else could give me a better idea on that. Maybe it's not even one of these two, it could perhaps be Strootman or Kessie.)
4. Manolas (We need a quality CB as Bailly and Rojo are the only quality and consistent CBs we have at the moment. Manolas would give us that stability that we need at the back)
5. Isco (Top quality midfielder with unbelievable close control. He would be an upgrade on Mata and would work well with Pogba. Real Madrid are looking to offload him and he could be a good buy with money in return for De Gea if he does leave)
For that very reason,
I would like to see the following gone:
1. Martial (Mediocre mentality, Has all the attributes to be a world beater but is mentally very weak. He's gone down the picking order when it comes to playing for France as well. Probably taking away the No. 9 from him has dented his confidence but that's no reason for the poor performances)
2. Smalling (Just like the name, he hasn't had many big games in defense for United this season and honestly doesn't deserve to wear the Captain's armband. Not much of a motivation on or off the pitch. His performances haven't been really poor)
3. Jones (Mr. Hargreaves II would be giving Jones a compliment because when Hargreaves actually played, he was a great player. Jones like his career has been all over the place. He's too injury prone and goes missing in the crucial matches)
4. Fellaini (He's done okay this season but he's too mediocre. And we need to get rid of mediocrity. Otherwise we're going to remain competing for 4 or 5 or 6th position and remain a Europa competing team)
5. Darmian (He was brought in to replace Valencia and was moved to LB since he wasn't that great. I think Luke Shaw will come good and fulfill his potential which means that I don't see him being first choice for LB as well. He's good in patches and honestly, we could have a better alternative)
People I would like to see be brought in to better the team
1. Griezmann (There's a huge question mark whether he would be able to do well here especially in the position that Mourinho would like him to play. He scores plenty of goals and I think he could be the missing piece of the jigsaw in attack. I would play him in the front interchanging trio of a 4-3-3 formation to get the better out of Pogba. Assuming Zlatan stays, Griezmann - Zlatan - Mkhikitaryan would be a devastating attacking trio with goals in them. Rashford could be a backup for Zlatan and Griezmann when need be.
2. Lukaku/ Icardi/ Andre Silva/ Belotti (All of them are pretty capable strikers although Lukaku is the only one that's PL proven, so I would rate that a little higher up but I would be happy to have either of them provided Zlatan leaves this summer. Apart from Zlatan, we don't really have a striker that could lead the line. Rashford maybe someone who could do the job in future. Rooney has been poor, slow and injured for majority of the season, so he cannot be relied upon to lead the line as well.)
3. Fabinho/ Bakayoko (This one is really tricky because we need a player that could relieve Pogba of his defensive responsibilities and play further up the pitch and show his magic. I'm not sure which of the two would complement Herrera and Pogba, probably someone else could give me a better idea on that. Maybe it's not even one of these two, it could perhaps be Strootman or Kessie.)
4. Manolas (We need a quality CB as Bailly and Rojo are the only quality and consistent CBs we have at the moment. Manolas would give us that stability that we need at the back)
5. Isco (Top quality midfielder with unbelievable close control. He would be an upgrade on Mata and would work well with Pogba. Real Madrid are looking to offload him and he could be a good buy with money in return for De Gea if he does leave)
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The big star names, are going to move to CL clubs IMO. Pogba was different because he felt Utd was home. Ibra too as he is friendly with Jose. Griezmann, Silva, Sanchez etc are going to want CL. So i think theyre out of the runnin
We'll be in the CL!
Well, i refuse to count chickens
Pepe (free), Fabinho (40M) and Griezmann (90M). That's only three but can't name fourth one. I would say that is realistic too.
I would say that is realistic too.1. Griezmann or Lukaku is a must. Either of the two I think, not both as I think Rashford should be started more regularly next season, even more after today's showing. If he doesn't play as much next season I fear he will leave which will be massive loss for everyone at the club.
2. Aymeric Laporte from Bilbao. He is a talented CB, still young, and we shouldn't let City get hold of him. He can rotate alongside Rojo and Bailly and that would be a solid centre back combination for many years to come.
3. Alexis Sanchez - I think he will be great for us, and there is a good chance that he will leave Arsenal at the end of the season. The only problem is not sure if Arsenal will sell to a Premier League rival. Sanchez has proven time and time again that not only does he have the skills but he is mentally strong and wants to win.
4. Bakayoko - tough central midfielder that will allow Pogba to venture forward. But to be honest, I would rather have Eric Dier, if Spurs are willing to sell....
2. Aymeric Laporte from Bilbao. He is a talented CB, still young, and we shouldn't let City get hold of him. He can rotate alongside Rojo and Bailly and that would be a solid centre back combination for many years to come.
3. Alexis Sanchez - I think he will be great for us, and there is a good chance that he will leave Arsenal at the end of the season. The only problem is not sure if Arsenal will sell to a Premier League rival. Sanchez has proven time and time again that not only does he have the skills but he is mentally strong and wants to win.
4. Bakayoko - tough central midfielder that will allow Pogba to venture forward. But to be honest, I would rather have Eric Dier, if Spurs are willing to sell....
I honestly don't believe we need a CB, but if we do there is no one we should go for ahead of Alderweireld. If he is not available then Manolas.
Naby Keita is all Jose needs. Anything else is luxury signing.
- Semedo to rotate a bit and eventually replace Valencia (because of age, inevitable decline).
- Varane/Gimenez/Marquinhos/Manolas for center back.
- Holding mid to replace Carrick. Fabinho would be my hope, Bakayoko another option.
- Winger (no idea who) to be a consistent starter. Sanchez would be great but highly unlikely. Bernardo Silva possibly to start on the right, though again seems unlikely.
- A striker. Lukaku/Griezmann. Which one depends on if Ibra stays I think. If he goes then Lukaku, if he stays then Griezmann (since he can play off of him).
De Gea
Valencia Bailly Gimenez Rojo
Herrera Fabinho Pogba
Mkhitaryan Griezmann/Silva
Ibrahimovic/Lukaku
Romero
Semedo Smalling Jones Shaw
Fellaini Carrick
Lingard Mata Martial
Rashford
Fosu-Mensah, Andreas Pereira rotating in, Tuanzebe a few appearances here and there.. maybe some other youngster too.Valencia Bailly Gimenez Rojo
Herrera Fabinho Pogba
Mkhitaryan Griezmann/Silva
Ibrahimovic/Lukaku
Romero
Semedo Smalling Jones Shaw
Fellaini Carrick
Lingard Mata Martial
Rashford
Rooney, Blind and Darmian probably gone. Or Shaw gone and one of those 2 stay. Or one of the cb's gone and Blind stays.
We will qualify for the CL.
I don't think Griezmann will come here next season based on his comments. In that case, it would be best for us to switch to 433 on a permanent basis as it will get the best out of our players.
First XI
New CM - I feel we need to sign someone more attacking to play alongside Pogba. I am more and more confident that Herrera can replace Carrick in the DM role. So the new CM we should target is either Isco or Naby Keita.
New LW - Martial has huge potential but has been seriously underwhelming this season. If we can get one of Sanchez, Carrasco or Douglas Costa, we would be a way better team.
Other signings will depend on which players leave this summer. Zlatan, Carrick, Shaw will need to be replaced if they leave. A new RB and CB will also be needed but it's not top priority.
So my 4 realistic signings would be Isco, Carrasco, Semedo and Gimenez.
Players to be sold - Rooney, Jones, Darmian/Blind, Januzaj
Loaned - Tfm, Cbj, Tuanzebe
First XI
De Gea
Valencia Bailly Rojo Shaw
Herrera
CM Pogba
Mkhi Zlatan LW
Valencia Bailly Rojo Shaw
Herrera
CM Pogba
Mkhi Zlatan LW
New CM - I feel we need to sign someone more attacking to play alongside Pogba. I am more and more confident that Herrera can replace Carrick in the DM role. So the new CM we should target is either Isco or Naby Keita.
New LW - Martial has huge potential but has been seriously underwhelming this season. If we can get one of Sanchez, Carrasco or Douglas Costa, we would be a way better team.
Other signings will depend on which players leave this summer. Zlatan, Carrick, Shaw will need to be replaced if they leave. A new RB and CB will also be needed but it's not top priority.
So my 4 realistic signings would be Isco, Carrasco, Semedo and Gimenez.
Players to be sold - Rooney, Jones, Darmian/Blind, Januzaj
Loaned - Tfm, Cbj, Tuanzebe
I think we need a DM, a left winger that needs two or three players to stop, an attacking right or left fullback and a striker if Zlatan leaves. I think Fabinho should be a given, D. Costa if he is available, Mendy and Lukaku.
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